Chapter 752 - 335: Arrival at the Scene

Chapter 752: Chapter 335: Arrival at the Scene

By nine in the morning.

Gu Ji instructed Li Yaoguang to lead three newly recruited SWAT officers to drive along a designated route planned by him, conducting a preliminary inspection upon arrival at the exhibition site.

In the VIP protection protocol, this is termed the "advance team."

The main responsibility is to conduct preliminary intelligence reconnaissance and threat clearance in the target area, ensuring the VIP can safely enter the core security zone afterwards. Once the VIP is in the core security zone, the team is responsible for perimeter surveillance of the target area.

In previous operations, Gu Ji had not arranged for an advance team.

The two main reasons were:

Firstly, a shortage of personnel, as they were already protecting a large number of individuals, so the focus should have been on concentrating police force to enhance security capabilities;

Secondly, PM’s attacks were relatively mild then, merely using thug intimidation and sending gunmen for assassinations.

But now it’s different.

After the morning firefight, it was certain that PM’s next attack would be more brutal. With the rumors of their arms smuggling, they might decide to plant car bombs mid-route, or cause traffic jams or send snipers for assassination, and so forth.

Therefore, deploying an advance team became particularly necessary.

Seeing is believing; only by thoroughly understanding the action routes and the surroundings of the venue can they be mentally prepared for any sudden crises.

"Gao Bo, Zhou Yu, Yao Zhan, the three of you will form a security team with me, referred to as Group B, primarily responsible for the safety and operational protection of the VIP; you must accompany the VIP at all times and execute each task within the core security zone."

"Understood!"

"Li Yanan, Ling Yousong, Xv Guangpeng, you three are the support team, referred to as Group C, mainly providing all support and assistance, occupying high vantage points, providing oversight of blind spots, and staying vigilant for enemy sniper assassinations. In case of an emergency, you are responsible for rapid response!"

"Mr. Gu, rest assured, I will complete the task."

"Good, everyone prepare your gear and do a final check of your weapons and equipment. Group A, get ready to move out now!"

Following Gu Ji’s order, Li Yaoguang promptly set off with the three new SWAT officers, getting into a newly rented vehicle by Secretary Wu Bin and driving out of the villa courtyard.

Throughout the drive, Li Yaoguang kept updating him on the current external situation.

Compared to yesterday, the most noticeable change on the streets was that the barriers and wooden boards of shops were being dismantled, mainly because after the police press conference, the unrest indeed settled effectively.

Another point was that the patrolling police cars on the street had noticeably decreased.

"Don’t worry, there was just a gang ambush and shooting at a foreign enterprise delegation this morning, which is an extremely severe case; the Federal Police should have redirected most police forces to the outskirts to handle Kukulkan, and another portion to the vicinity of the venue for security maintenance."

Gu Ji calmly explained through the intercom earpiece.

Moments later, Li Yaoguang finally arrived at the venue.

He merely uttered one sentence:

The crowd is just damn enormous!

Due to the vast defense trade market of Latin America, the defense exhibition hosted by Brazil has been growing larger in scale in recent years, attracting numerous participating countries with spectators coming from around the globe, especially since today is the exhibition’s final day.

The event would also be attended by high officials from the Brazilian parliament and Ministry of Defense, naturally drawing a large, lively gathering.

Based on Li Yaoguang’s descriptions, combined with videos, pictures, and building materials provided by Wu Bin, Gu Ji’s brain was racing, continually adjusting security deployment strategies.

After 9:40.

Gu Ji started arranging for the convoy to set off.

For this exhibition, all Puli Group staff were dispatched, so the convoy size increased to five vehicles.

Thanks to Li Yaoguang’s prior reconnaissance.

When passing by key intersections and tall buildings, Gu Ji instructed Xv Guangpeng to deploy drones for scouting, eventually bringing them safely to the venue.

The entire exhibition was held in the International Convention and Exhibition Center located in the northern district of Brazil.

As Li Yaoguang mentioned, the scene was indeed bustling with crowds, as the event had not commenced yet, most visiting tourists were isolated outside the exhibition hall and in the parking area. They had different skin colors and wore various outfits, carrying backpacks and cameras, energetically discussing the upcoming exhibition.

"I never understood why foreign countries don’t set up security checkpoints. The crowd is so chaotic that even if someone carried a sniper rifle, it wouldn’t be detected."

Gao Bo grumbled, looking at the sea of people before them.

Gu Ji focused his gaze on the square at the exhibition center’s main entrance; it was the only square area fenced with iron bars, already carpeted with a red carpet and a podium, with flags of various nations on display behind it.

No guessing was needed to know this area is for the closing ceremony, where Brazilian officials and international representatives would speak.

This place was the most dangerous area.

Because the halls inside the venue were mostly enclosed exhibition halls with steel frame roof structures, rendering sniper attacks unlikely. Any attack would have to be conducted at close range with either stabbings using knives, pistols, or submachine guns, so they only needed to keep a close watch on any suspicious individuals approaching the VIP.

What truly worried Gu Ji were the snipers.

They could kill unseen from hundreds of meters away.

Yet inexplicably, due to the urban planning of Brazil’s municipal construction, the opposite street of this convention center was full of high-rise buildings, including companies, residences, and shopping malls.

With just a sweep of his eyes, Gu Ji identified no fewer than four buildings capable of hosting snipers targeting the closure ceremony square.

It was fortunate that the closure ceremony was scheduled for 3 PM.

Before then, they would all be staying inside the venue.

"Attention, we are escorting VIP into the exhibition center; Group A, report status immediately!"

"This is Group A; the internal passage is currently secure."

"Good."

After severing the intercom chat, Gu Ji turned around with Stinger and shouted to Gao Bo and others, "Groups B and C, form up in diamond formation and move forward."

The so-called diamond formation involved security personnel forming a diamond shape, with the VIP positioned in the center of the diamond.

This formation provides protection for the VIP’s front, rear, and both sides while being highly effective against sudden attacks, making it optimal for such a crowded, chaotic environment.

Reaching the staff passage entrance.

Li Yaoguang and the others had been waiting for some time, along with other national defense enterprise delegations, such as the United States’ Raytheon Company, the United Kingdom’s BAE Systems Company, and France’s Thales Company, among others.

Gu Ji’s eyes flickered across the scene.

He noticed that most delegations had bodyguards, presumably due to the unrest in Brazil, worrying about their personal security, with several companies having extremely high-quality security.

At a glance, it was evident their skills were not ordinary; their eye observation and gait demonstrated distinct military and police training styles.

Among these individuals, there surely were undercover agents and mercenaries from various countries.

"Hey! Mr. Zhou, you’re here too!"

"Just arrived, tell me about your encounters this morning, it couldn’t have been easy to escape!"

A resonant voice suddenly sounded beside him.

Turning around, Gu Ji saw other military enterprise delegations from Xia Kingdom, such as Xia Aerospace, Xia Electronics, and Xia Ordnance Industry, among others.

Originally, these corporate representatives lived in one hotel.

But since the Puli Delegation had received successive threat messages and experience two attacks and smashed cars, for the sake of others’ safety, they opted to move out independently.

Gu Ji privately observed the security personnel among these delegations.

Aside from the SWAT involved in the Golden Shield Operation, he also noticed a few well-trained security personnel with a military-like style akin to Zhou Yu and Ling Yousong.

However, this didn’t mean much because of the numerous retired military and police personnel back home.

Many who disliked desk jobs yet had the capability often chose to become instructors or security for important leaders.

After a long search, not one intelligence operative from Xia Kingdom was found.

Indeed so, thinking back to his first encounter with Zeng Dan and Shi Zhengmin, both appeared with a strong civilian vibe, completely blending as ordinary folks.

"Gu Ji, look quickly, it’s PM Company!"